Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 1996 GMC Suburban

Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 1996 GMC Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the hazard flashing warning light (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of GMC Suburban


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 1996 GMC Suburban

The Brake Light problem

Consumer pulls a trailer with vehicle and if using hazard lights, all lights will blowout, including brake lights. Contacted GMC and truck customer relations who stated consumer could not use hazard lights while pulling a trailer.   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem

Consumer pulls a trailer with vehicle and if using hazard lights, all lights will blowout, including brake lights. Contacted GMC and truck customer relations who stated consumer could not use hazard lights while pulling a trailer.   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light Switch problem

Put on emergency flasher switch and went to change tire. Upon returning to the driver's seat, noticed flashers failed. Brought vehicle to dealer and checked the emergency flasher switch, noticed it was burned out.   Read details...


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